The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a strong outlook for careers in
geosciences. The median income for geoscientists in May of 2015 was
$89,700. The report states, "Employment of geoscientists is
projected to grow 10 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all
occupations. The need for energy, environmental protection, and responsible
land and resource management is projected to spur demand for geoscientists in
the future."
Of course not everyone graduates to the job of
their dreams from Earth Sciences, or any other major for that matter. Students
can maximize their future employment prospects by not only achieving at a high
level academically, but also by engaging in undergraduate research and summer
internship opportunities. USD Earth Sciences faculty provide terrific
opportunities for undergraduate research, and our connection with the South Dakota
Geological Survey has provided many Earth Sciences majors
summer internships/jobs.
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| USGS collecting soil samples in Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota (USGS photo) |
